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Wisconsin Civil Justice Council Receives Outstanding Organization Award

Posted on October 23, 2013October 31, 2022 by Hamilton

The Wisconsin Civil Justice Council has gained national recognition for its role in passing sweeping legal reforms in 2011 and its continued commitment to combating lawsuit abuse.

Members of WCJC and WMC traveled to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 14th Annual Legal Reform Summit in Washington, D.C. to accept the award. Continue reading “Wisconsin Civil Justice Council Receives Outstanding Organization Award” →

Busy Fall Floor Session Anticipated

Posted on September 12, 2013October 31, 2022 by Hamilton

The first portion of the 2013-14 legislative session was very busy for the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC). Numerous bills supported by WCJC received public hearings, passed the Assembly and now await action in the Senate. We fully expect the Senate to take up an pass several WCJC supported bills when the Legislature reconvenes this fall. Continue reading “Busy Fall Floor Session Anticipated” →

Civil Justice Reforms Move Forward

Posted on June 24, 2013October 31, 2022 by Hamilton

Now that it has completed work on the 2013-15 budget bill, the Wisconsin Legislature will take a summer recess and will reconvene in September. Legislative committees will continue to hold public hearings and vote on individual bills.

For the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC), the first portion of the 2013-14 legislative session has been very active and successful. Numerous bills supported by WCJC have received public hearings, passed the Assembly and await action in the Senate. We fully expect the Senate to pass these bills when the Legislature reconvenes in the fall.

Below is an update of bills of interest to WCJC. For more information on these bills, please visit WCJC’s website. Also, please contact Andy Cook or Bob Fassbender with any questions. Continue reading “Civil Justice Reforms Move Forward” →

Assembly Advances Civil Justice Legislation

Posted on May 9, 2013October 31, 2022 by Hamilton

The Wisconsin Assembly today passed three bills, AB 19, AB 27 and AB 139, that will improve Wisconsin’s litigation climate, making Wisconsin a more attractive place to do business.

Video of the floor debate is available from WisconsinEye. Continue reading “Assembly Advances Civil Justice Legislation” →

Civil Justice Bills Headed to the Floor

Posted on May 3, 2013October 31, 2022 by Hamilton

The Wisconsin Assembly has scheduled a floor vote for Wednesday, May 8 on three bills that are a priority for the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council (WCJC).

Personal Injury Trust Claims Transparency (AB 19): The purpose of this legislation is to provide transparency and prevent fraud involving personal injury trusts by creating certain discovery requirements during litigation. Numerous types of personal injury trusts have been created under the federal bankruptcy code and state laws to ensure that injured people can be properly compensated. In some instances, plaintiffs who file (or could file) claims with these personal injury trusts may also seek compensation for their injuries through a second channel – lawsuits against solvent defendants (i.e., businesses) in the courts. The ability of plaintiffs to seek multiple recoveries – without any transparency regarding these multiple recoveries – is what this bill addresses. For more information, see WCJC’s talking points. Also, click here to read a Wall Street Journal editorial discussing a similar law enacted in Ohio.

Transparency in Private Attorney Contracting (TIPAC) (AB 27): The interests of private plaintiffs’ attorneys are not always aligned with the interests of a state and its citizens. Private plaintiffs’ attorneys who are given complete control of litigation may seek settlements and judgments that maximize their profit rather than the benefit to a state and its citizens. And private attorneys have received excessive fees for their work on behalf of states in some cases. This legislation ensures that consumers, victims, and taxpayers receive their fair share of any recovery. For more information, see WCJC’s talking points. Also, click here to read a Wall Street Journal article discussing similar legislation that has been enacted in other states.

Physician Informed Consent (AB 139): This legislation clarifies a negative Wisconsin Supreme Court decision (Jandre v. Wisconsin Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund) dealing with a physician’s duty of informed consent.

For more information about each of these bills, see WCJC’s website. Please contact Bob Fassbender or Andy Cook with any questions.